ARIZONA IN THE GREEN ECONOMY

ARIZONA IN THE GREEN ECONOMY

National Research on Green Economy Research Activities

Session 2April 25, 2011

CREDITS AND DISCLAIMER

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SESSION OVERVIEW

Background on LMI Improvement Grants

Examples of different types of green economy research engaged in by state LMI agencies

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION – LABOR MARKET INFORMATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

30 Grants funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including Arizona

Competitive grant process

Applications permitted from states and state consortiums

Awards totaled $48.8 million; ranging from $763,175 to $4,000,000

CONSORTIUM AWARDS

Grantee Member States Project AreasIndiana Department of Workforce Development

IN, MI, OH •Auto Industry Transformation•Supply Chain Transformation •Alternative Career Pathways•Skills Gap Analysis

State of Louisiana Office of Occupational Info Services, Research & Statistics Division

LA, MS •Survey of green industry employers•Summarize key industry and occupational competency models, •“Mine” UI claims and job bank data •Produce a dynamic tool to describe available jobs and training

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

MD, DC, VA Regional survey to contribute to a regional green workforce development plan

Montana Department of Labor and Industry

MT, IA, NE, ND, SD, UT, WY

•Enhance labor exchange for green careers in rural states•Survey of green jobs

Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation

NV, CO, FL, IL, NY, NC, TX, UT

•Complete rewrite of employment projections software•Develop staff training to use software in e-learning framework

Vermont Department of Labor

VT, CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI

•Define green occupations and industries•Auto-code of jobs and firms based on green definitions•6-12 month vacancy projections (green and non-green)•Use real-time labor market information

STATE AWARDS

Project deliverable* # of states

Green Jobs Survey 12

Job vacancy Survey 3

Occupational Profiles 6

Real-time LMI 4

Of the 24 state awards, indicated research focus includes:

*Key deliverables from Arizona LMI Improvement project

PROJECTIONS MANAGING PARTNERSHIP – PROJECTIONS INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION

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Complete re-write of Projections Suite software

Development of Report Manager Existing training courses moved to electronic

delivery New training developed for Report Manager Redesign of ProjectionsCentral.com

MISSOURI GREEN JOBS SURVEY REPORT

Focused on six sectors: Energy Production Building Manufacturing Salvage/Remediation Public Administration Farming

LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPIJOINT QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS

Specific questionnaires designed for:

Industry Experts Scientists Human Resource

Professionals Advocacy Groups &

Policy Makers Economic Development

Professionals Workforce Development

Professionals & Training Providers

LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI INTERVIEWS:ECONOMIC DEVELOPER SAMPLE QUESTIONS

What do you think of when the term “green” job is mentioned?

What jobs, industry sectors, or economic activity do you perceive to make up the green economy?

What industries providing green-related products or services currently exist in your region?

Name the associations representing these industries. Who are the major local businesses providing green-

related products or services? What policies (international, national, state, or local) are

creating demand? What are the barriers to long-term growth?

UTAH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREEN CAREERS

Document links the Consortium’s green job survey efforts with Utah’s State Energy Sector Partnership project

Survey data linked to green curriculum and training providers

Provides overview of green training curriculum

Includes anecdotal success stories

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IDAHO JOB VACANCY SURVEY No focus on green

employment Results analyzed by

region, industry and occupation group

Conducted April – May, 2010

10,649 job openings found statewide

In all occupation groups the majority of positions had been open less than 60 days

Median wage: $9.30/hour

WYOMING GREEN JOBS CAREER EXPLORER

Series of articles illustrating trends in occupations and industries

Career advice Interview tips Resume advice

“Career Menu” – short job descriptions with salary information Includes labels of

“bright outlook” and “green”

CALIFORNIA GREEN TRANSPORTATION JOBS

Done under contract with California Energy Commission

Green Job Survey data analyzed related to Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program

Provided knowledge on new skills and knowledge needed by workforce of green transportation industries

KEY TAKEAWAYS

States have engaged in a wide variety of research on the green economy

Arizona can learn from the experience and literature of other state agencies

Data collected in the Arizona Green Jobs Survey may provide useful insights in other research

States now face the challenge of continuing products developed with LMI Improvement Grant funding

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